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BX63 VYR

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,605 mi
Last recorded106,605 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX63 VYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 106,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 103,565 miles

Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 103,633 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nail in tyre both rear tyres ()

Nearside Rear brake disc badly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 98,468 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 89,672 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,413 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 64,722 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 64,722 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,355 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 59,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Noise from rear brakes during brake test/ braking

Offside Front Daylight running light inoperative

Offside Front wiper blade slight deterioration - starting to smear

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil just on minimum

Fail 27 Mar 2019 50,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction emissions light flashing - message on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Noise from rear brakes during brake test/ braking

Offside Front Daylight running light inoperative

Offside Front wiper blade slight deterioration - starting to smear

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil just on minimum

Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,332 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 42,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,273 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,509 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BX63 VYR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 63,601 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX63 VYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BX63 VYR is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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